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The House of Mature Apples

The House of Mature Apples

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The House of Mature Apples

1971

1h 30m

3.0(5 votes)

Drama

Overview

Marisa and Judy need mental help, but find themselves in a poorly managed clinic. While Marisa's husband cares for her and helps her out, Judy's brother cares more about his idea of family honor and the protection of his investments in factories, leaving his sister alone...

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8 featured cast members

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Erika Blanc

Erika Blanc

Judy Dominici (as Erika Blank)

Marcella Michelangeli

Marcella Michelangeli

Marisa Cosentini

Gérard Landry

Gérard Landry

Marisa's Husband

Steven Tedd

Steven Tedd

Judy's Brother

Lorenzo Terzon

Lorenzo Terzon

The Psychiatrist

Susanna Levi

Susanna Levi

Gianni Macchia

Gianni Macchia

Irio Fantini

Creative team

Directed by: Pino Tosini
Written by: Pino Tosini

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